The Life of Young Sir Henry Vane, Governor of Massachusetts Bay, And Leader ...
The Life of Young Sir Henry Vane, Governor of Massachusetts Bay, And Leader ...
Hosmer James Kendall
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Mention has been made of George, who seems to have remained at Raby, and who de- fended it against the Cavalier attacks. Old Sir Harry is still upon his feet and at the front As com- pliant as his son was uncompromising, he pocketed his principles serenely at the coup d'etat of Crom- well, sitting presently in his old place in Parliament. From a member of the Long Parliament he became a supporter of the despotism, as at a former time he had come to the Long Parliament from the right hand of the... King. Had his life been prolonged, it is reasonable to suppose that another somersault would have landed him at the Restoration, once more at the side of a Stuart. He found, however, no more opportunities. He died in 1654, and our Sir Harry ceased to be "young." As we dismiss the father, let us treat him with no unkindness. In times of revolution excellent men become turn-coats. For every change the old ex-courtier made, a good rear son could be given, and in every change he had com- pany of the best.
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